Tulsa, OK Local Guide

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A Local Perspective

With just under 400,000 people, Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma. The people have a largely diversified skill set, with several industries including telecommunications, oil, technology, education and aviation all being important to the local economy.The two largest post secondary schools within Tulsa are the University of Tulsa, and Oral Roberts University. Both of these institutions compete in NCAA division I sports. The University of Tulsa is a private school with 4,300 students, and the sports teams are referred to as the Golden Hurricane. Oral Roberts has over 3,000 enrolled students, and the athletics teams are known as the Golden Eagles. ORU is an interdenominational Christian school.

Finding a Tulsa Apartment

When to search

The summer is a good time to look for an apartment in Tulsa. May is a good time to start your search, and you shouldn't try looking for an apartment any later than the end of July if you want good results. Remember that the closer it gets towards fall and winter, the fewer options you're likely to have.

Staying in the know

Don't delay getting your applications into apartments that you're interested in. All other things being equal, some landlords will deal with people on what amounts to a first come first served basis. If you're interested in an apartment, be prepared to try and pull the trigger on it immediately, otherwise you risk missing out.

Tulsa Neighborhoods

Life in Tulsa

Transportation

Tulsa is a very bike friendly city, with a very large independent bike trail system. These paths also connect to the Universities, making biking a great way for students to commute. Tulsa Transit operates busses in Tulsa proper and to the suburbs, but service to the suburbs is sporadic. There is also a very good series of highways that make getting around by car quite convenient as well.

Where to play

Tulsa's museums and art galleries preserve a rich cultural legacy for the town. The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame also frequently features great performances. For high-end shopping, head to Utica Square. For a blast-from-the-past experience, try the Max Retropub. This bar features videogames and arcade attractions that were made popular back in the early 90s.